I recently received an email from Rosemary updating me on what our money has been doing to help change the truth for the children at the orphanage. I am asked, from time to time, how I can be sure the contributions that are made do indeed go where we think they’re going. The good news is: I have complete faith and trust in Rosemary, director of St. Mary Kevin Orphanage Motherhood, AND she is faithful about forwarding detailed receipts for each purchase or payment made with Change the Truth funds.
In response to my question about the money we have sent for food purchases and the continuation of therapy started by Ann and Melissa during our mission trip in December.
“There is now a visible difference in the children’s feeding and well being.”
As far as the children who are now attending secondary school because of our assistance:
“School fees have been paid in April for the next term for 16 pupils. Rosette, Emma Vincent and Edward are interested in vocational school instead of secondary school. We will explore this and get back to you.”
I asked about Douglas, the young man we met (and fell in love with!) in December who had expressed interest in attending nursing school. Since some very generous friends of Change the Truth have offered to pay his school fees, I wanted to make sure that Douglas was absolute in his desire to become a nurse. Rosemary agreed and instructed him to do his research.
“Douglas considered other options open to him like –Music/Dance/Drama Diploma; Teaching at Primary school level; further academic studies up to University, etc. He still prefers Nursing. Douglas researched at least six nursing training options (Hospital General ward duties; Psychiatric; Dental; Midwifery; Old People's Homes, etc). He prefers Surgical Nursing, as an assistant to doctors in the Operating Theatre.”
With regard to the sustainable projects we are helping support, Rosemary filled me in on the latest in that arena, as well.
“The projects are progressing well. Pigs – 9 adults, plus 25 new piglets. Brick making project – net profits have assisted with teachers' salaries. Beaded jewelry – net proceeds used to buy school uniforms for orphans.”
As we prepare for the Change the Truth friendraiser/fundraiser , we have made an appeal for patron support. Many of you have received such a letter. The event is free and open to the public; the money we raise will come in the form of sales from the silent auction, the “store” and donations from friends. If you would like more information about this, please email me.
As is evident from Rosemary’s correspondence, the assistance we are providing is doing some very good things. Thank you! Let’s keep up the good work.
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